Give away / barter items

[need some sun]

We are making our first trip to Jamaica and I want to bring a bag of stuff to give away and barter with. I'm looking for ideas. ??
Oh yeah...hello everyone! (my first post)

[Prism]

Hi and welcome, You won't find bartering in Negril, people need the money from selling their wares to live and feed their families.

[need some sun]

I was thinking trading fishing tackle for fish or lobster type bartering...no?

[dash]

No. I think Money is the best bartering tool!

[captaind]

Ditto

[dash]

Good on you for thinking of the give aways! Welcome. An Alaskan perspective is always welcome!!

[need some sun]

OK, money, I got it...so what about things to give away? (besides cash!)
I see things like kids shoes and reading glasses mentioned on the forum. Anything else??

[dash]

I sometimes bring T shirts and when I bring checked luggage I'll include little multi tools or flashlights and give them away before returning.

[gerryg123]

reading glasses and makeup are easy to carry, and both go over well.

[Rambo]

any school supplies are nice, everyone knows a kid that can use them...size medium anything will also work .........gone I'm afraid, are the days when a new bic lighter would get you a ride from roundabout to 3 dives.........sad..(where is a "Way Back Machine" when you need one...lol)